Technical Articles

Pitch Perfect: Standard Over Custom Eases Costs

Circular pitch, diametral pitch, and module – what is pitch anyway?

Unintended Gear Failures

How Simple Design Flaws Cause Gears to Fail Prematurely, and What You Should Know to Avoid Failure

Maximum Allowable Torque

What is the Maximum Allowable Torque of a Gear and Why Does It Matter?

When the Coronavirus Pandemic is Over

The pandemic has changed many facets of life. How has it affected the gear industry?

I Have a Question About Your Gears!

Providing Good information isn’t always easy – especially if the answer is based on bizarre questions and misconceptions about gearing.

Mounting Accuracy is a Key Issue in Gear System Design

Understanding how Mounting Accuracy Affects Gearing Performance.

The Importance of Contact Ratios

Understanding how Mounting Accuracy Affects Gearing Performance.

Addendum Modification and Undercut

How to calculate the coefficient of profile shift to achieve addendum modification to eliminate undercut.

Finding the Ideal Material for Gears

When designing and manufacturing gears, the materials used will depend on what type of gear is being made and how and where it will be used.